Jobs at Ball Aerospace

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Ball Aerospace, a subsidiary of Ball Corporation, designs and manufactures advanced space and defense technologies. It leads in satellite bus platforms, high‑resolution imaging sensors, and propulsion systems used by NASA, U.S. Space Force, and commercial satellite operators. Its engineering teams develop cutting‑edge optics, avionics, and thermal control systems that deliver mission‑critical performance.

Ball hires software engineers, electrical and mechanical engineers, systems architects, program managers, test engineers, and manufacturing specialists. Candidates can expect rigorous technical interviews, problem‑solving challenges, and opportunities to work on multi‑disciplinary teams that collaborate on interplanetary missions and commercial launch services. Competitive benefits include equity options, professional development budgets, and flexible work arrangements.

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Test Engineer II : Mechanical (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Fairfield, CA

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Collins Aerospace in Fairfield, CA is hiring a Test Engineer II: Mechanical. The role involves designing test equipment, instrumentation, and processes for advanced energetic devices, ensuring high product performance. The candidate will also apply Continuous Improvement principles to enhance testing efficiency and reliability. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, maintaining test equipment safety, and potentially traveling to external test sites. Qualifications required include a university degree and 2 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree. Preferred qualifications include cross-functional teamwork skills and mechanical design expertise. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $142,000.

Senior Principal Engineer, Software Engineering

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Collins Aerospace, a leading aerospace technology company, is seeking a Principal Engineer, Software Engineering in Salt Lake City, Utah. This hybrid role involves training and guiding less experienced engineers, recommending innovative design methods, and ensuring product specifications are met. The ideal candidate must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field, along with extensive experience in C++ programming, linear algebra, game engine development, high performance GPU and parallel computing, and leading software development teams. The role offers a competitive salary range of $118,000.00 to $246,000.00 USD per year, along with potential benefits and incentive compensation programs. Collins Aerospace is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, and this role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.

Operations Supervisor - Facilities Preventative Maintenance - Aerospace Research

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Schenectady, NY

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The Operations Supervisor - Facilities Preventative Maintenance role at GE Aerospace Niskayuna New York Research Center involves managing hourly employees and contracted services for preventative maintenance. Key responsibilities include leading the development of preventative maintenance procedures, directing hourly teams, ensuring safety, and collaborating with partner teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Maximo or similar software, and experience in facilities maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Furnace Deck Operator - Entry Level

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: La Mirada, CA

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX, is seeking an Entry Level Furnace Deck Operator for their Carbon Brake team in Santa Fe Springs, California. The role involves operating support equipment, maintaining process integrity, and ensuring high-quality standards. The position offers a salary of $45,760 per year, with potential benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more. The shift schedule is 12-hour shifts, 4 days on, 4 days off, rotating between morning and night shifts every 2 days. The company values diversity and innovation, aiming to deliver superior products and best-in-class service.

Senior Customer Service Technician (Onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Annapolis, MD

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job posting is for a Senior Customer Service Technician position in Annapolis, Maryland. The role involves handling customer inquiries, maintaining records, and assisting in training technical/business support employees. The position requires U.S. citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include excellent customer service skills, experience with MS Windows and Office applications, and understanding of ITIL practices. The company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and more. The salary range is $40,000 - $91,000.

Principal Systems Engineer - Embedded Systems/ Cybersecurity

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join their Crypto team in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role involves leading the design, development, integration, and verification of embedded encryption algorithms. The engineer will collaborate with the NSA to ensure secure and trustworthy military communications. Key responsibilities include championing systems development, architecting cutting-edge embedded solutions, mentoring engineers, and elevating security and reliability. The ideal candidate will have a university degree or advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent amount of experience without a degree. U.S. citizenship and a security clearance are required. The company offers competitive benefits including health insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Senior Engineer - Commercial EMI/Lightning

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Blue Ash, OH

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job description outlines a role focused on EMI/Lightning-specific activities, aiming to validate concepts through scientific and engineering methodologies. The role involves developing specialized knowledge, contributing to strategy and policy development, and using judgment to solve complex tasks. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 8 years of experience in engineering and science, and strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. The role offers moderate autonomy, access to U.S. export-controlled information, and potential for career growth within GE.

Associate Director, Global Trade Technology Management (Hybrid)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: Melbourne, FL

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The Avionics Associate Director of Technology Management position at Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is a hybrid role requiring U.S. citizenship due to government contractual requirements. The role involves leading a team to provide strategic Global Trade technology management guidance, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities include driving process forward, partnering with emerging technologies, and setting business direction under the Collins GT umbrella. The role requires a high-level understanding of products and intimate knowledge of export and import regulations, including U.S. and EMEA regulations. Qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a university degree or advanced degree with relevant experience, prior trade compliance knowledge, and experience in software classification. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Machinist IV - 2nd Shift (onsite)

Company: Collins Aerospace

Location: South Hampton, NH

Posted Nov 09, 2024

Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace technology, is seeking an experienced CNC Machine Operator for a position in Hampton, NH (relocating to Durham, NH in 2025). The role involves machine setup, changeovers, and problem-solving with minimal supervision. The operator will interpret blueprints, apply advanced skills, and ensure quality standards. A $1,500 sign-on bonus and competitive benefits package are offered. The position is for the 2nd shift, with potential overtime. Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED with 4 years of relevant experience, or 6 years without a diploma. U.S. person status is required.

Técnico de Eletrotécnica/Eletromecânico II

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Três Rios, Brazil

Posted Nov 09, 2024

The job description involves executing electrical and mechanical installation and maintenance services for machines, equipment, and installations, ensuring their reliability. This includes detecting, diagnosing, and analyzing faults to prevent failures, supporting the engineering team in resolving equipment and system problems, and improving them. The role also involves performing corrective and preventive maintenance on industrial electrical/mechanical parts of machines, equipment, and installations, and providing general electrical/mechanical repairs. The candidate will also assist in specifying materials for equipment replacement, either for corrective action or to improve systems. Support for the engineering team in daily routines and procedures of the maintenance and facilities area is also required. The ideal candidate should be a Technician in Eletromechanics, Electricity, or Mechanics with strong troubleshooting experience in electrical and electronic systems, and automation systems (PLC and electric commands). NR10 certification, industrial maintenance experience, and immediate availability to work in Três Rios, RJ are mandatory. Flexible working hours or 4x4 schedule are required. Desirable skills include CNC equipment maintenance experience, systems of lifting, compressors, pumps and electric motors, control and command systems, PLC, fire detection and suppression systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, maintenance control software usage, strong communication skills, teamwork, problem-solving abilities, basic computer knowledge, and understanding of GE Aerospace's commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Airworthiness and Certification (A&C) Lead Engineer

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Posted Nov 09, 2024

GE Aviation Czech s.r.o. is seeking an Airworthiness and Certification (A&C) Lead Engineer. This role, approved by EASA, involves serving as a subject matter expert for the H80/M601 commercial turboprop engine product line. The engineer will be responsible for approving design changes, non-conformances, and repair designs, and will act as a liaison to EASA and other FCAA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, at least 5 years of aerospace design experience, and knowledge of civil aviation regulations. GE Aviation offers competitive benefits including a bonus, pension contributions, meal vouchers, and a generous vacation policy.

Lead Engineer - FPGA Design

Company: GE Aerospace

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Posted Nov 09, 2024

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Engineer - FPGA Design for a pivotal role in technology development and innovation. The position involves leading program planning, execution, and process enhancement across multiple products or business segments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in FPGA, ASIC, and CPLD device design for avionics hardware applications, with a focus on patentable advancements. They will engage in the design lifecycle of FPGA across various platforms, innovate in VHDL designs, oversee requirements management, and formulate project plans for custom logic development. The role requires strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and expertise in avionics interfaces and protocols. GE Aerospace offers a blend of onsite and hybrid work arrangements, with an extensive corporate relocation package available for eligible candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it like to work at Ball Aerospace?
Working at Ball Aerospace means collaborating with a cross‑functional team of engineers, scientists, and program managers on missions that span Earth observation, deep‑space exploration, and national defense. Employees routinely tackle complex systems integration problems, attend design reviews with NASA and commercial partners, and receive mentorship from senior leaders. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning, offering tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, and access to cutting‑edge research facilities.
What types of positions are available at Ball Aerospace?
Ball Aerospace offers roles in software engineering, electrical and mechanical engineering, systems architecture, program management, test engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, data science, cybersecurity, and facilities management. Positions range from entry‑level engineers to senior program directors and are located in Tucson, AZ; Denver, CO; and remote options for certain technical roles.
How can I stand out as an applicant?
Showcase domain‑specific expertise by highlighting projects that involved satellite subsystems, optics, or space‑grade software. Include measurable results—e.g., reduced test cycle time by 20% or improved sensor resolution by 15%. Tailor your resume to emphasize certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or aerospace‑specific training. Prepare for technical interviews by practicing system‑level problem solving, writing code in C/C++ or Python, and reviewing Ball Aerospace’s recent missions like the Earth Observing System (EOS) or the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) payload technologies.

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